Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists implement and maintain applications and databases using specific applications and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the products, and thoroughly understand how to use Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server Enterprise Manager to create database-driven web and desktop application solutions. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators or business application developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server or Microsoft .NET 2.0 applications daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

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EXAMINATIONS

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on either the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005 or the development of Windows or Web applications using Microsoft .NET 2.0.

PREREQUISITES

This certification is aimed at those who activily support and develop with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and/or develop applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. Please check individual course prerequisistes.

CORE COURSES

Delegates are required to take two courses and subsequently pass one examination. Delegates are required to take one eLearning course and four classroom courses and subsequently pass two examinations. The table below provides a complete list of exams and related training resources.